Seela

I'm only 5 days out and since surgery I have no desire to eat whatsoever.

I didn't read through every post but I think y'all will like this www.greensmoothygirl.com

You look incredible!

I like sipping, at 1st it as awful but now I like it. I used to down 20 oz in a matter of sec after a work out. Back then I could pound 3 mc doubles down in about an min too. So my sips remind me to take it easy and I have a new life And a new way of doing things .

This is actually very normal as LisaDM has stated. Your body also has gone through a shock and thinks it's being starved. There is another topic and covers this too. There's an article you can find about how your muscles are holding on to water. I had the same issue getting enough calories in. Protein is critical to keep your body from losing muscle and hair. My wellness doc would like me to get 100 grams a day of protein. I've only hit it a few times since my surgery. My nutritionist has recommended animal sources of protein for now first in my tiny tummy. cheese, yogurt, cottage cheese, tuna, canned chicken, fish, ground turkey are just a few things that I focus on getting in to hit the protein levels of 90 g's a day. I have stalled too, but I'm going by my clothes. I've dropped a size and I have a ton of energy. I still weigh myself daily and wish I wasn't obsessed with the stupid number. I used to ignore my weight, now I can't stop thinking about it. Lol. I just read an article by a very fit and healthy person who stated she never goes by the scale. She believes in the tape measure. The more muscle we have the more we can weigh over fat. Anyway....it WILL come off. There is no way it can't. Stay encouraged that you're taking care of you! :-). That's what is most important. You gotta feel better than how we used to eat. Best wishes! Lori

Is it just me or does anyone else post something and get off the mark responces? It's like people are only reading part of the post. Actually, it's kinda like talking to my kids...frustrating!

I have had people tell me in BOLD not to weigh so often. Well my two cents is to do what works for you. Just as we all lose at different rates our methods of getting there are different as well. What works for you may make me crazy and vise-versa. I think some people on this forum should remember that we're here for support and advice. .. not orders. Goog luck

But the real question really is if a tree falls and no one is there to hear it, does it make a sound?
(Sorry attempt at humor to lighten the mood...)

I have had people tell me in BOLD not to weigh so often. Well my two cents is to do what works for you. Just as we all lose at different rates our methods of getting there are different as well. What works for you may make me crazy and vise-versa. I think some people on this forum should remember that we're here for support and advice. .. not orders. Goog luck

ROTFL!! Did that really just happen?! Anyway, I understand, sometimes people don't quite understand what you're asking or can't really relate to your venting so they post random responses. You get used to it...i think...happy posting :-)

keep rocking those sleeves and CONGRATS to all, the best compliments come from within us. Today I looked in the mirror and thought OH MY I need to GAIN some weight!!!!. I am hanging at 125, but I am 5' 4" so that may be NORMAL, but I am not yet used to it!!!!

Exacly what I'm talking about. Lol

Is it just me or does anyone else post something and get off the mark responces? It's like people are only reading part of the post. Actually, it's kinda like talking to my kids...frustrating!

I had a new one (to me) yesterday. I ran into a guy I used to work with and he moved his hands in a kind of hourglass shape and said in his cute British accent, " You're... You... it looks...well, there's less of you, isn't there?"
Yup.

Ahhh, sweet, sweet progress! Good on you!

Fifth day and the scale finally mooved! Down 3# this morning amd just for fun I weighed again just now and down 1/2 lb more! Yipee.. its working

I had a melt down one day and said that everyone acts like I'm super woman, I just had major surgery, I'm working two jobs AND trying to do things at home for 4 kids and hubby....I am NOT super woman!!! Can I get a little bit of help around here and maybe just once feel like someone cares enough to try and take care of ME for a change?!? It helped for about 3 days, lol. But man did those 3 days feel good!

Fifth day and the scale finally mooved! Down 3# this morning amd just for fun I weighed again just now and down 1/2 lb more! Yipee.. its working

Fifth day and the scale finally mooved! Down 3# this morning amd just for fun I weighed again just now and down 1/2 lb more! Yipee.. its working

I guess I am very blessed to work in an environment that is supportive. I was honest from the beginning with co workers and friends and I haven't had any problems. I even decided to put it on Facebook and share with them. I didn't want people gossiping or making up there own versions so I just put it out there. I have had tons of well wishes and support. When you start losing weight they are going to put it together and then you will just be a liar.

Here's what I don't get. .. if you eat x amount of calories you gain a pound. If you reduce by x amount of calories you lose a pound. So how come I haven't lost any damn pounds. If you do the math I should weigh like 3 lbs now!